Panasonic
Lumix G97
Updated Micro Four Thirds hybrid with 20.3MP sensor, V-Log L, 5-axis Dual I.S. 2, and 4K video.
$849
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Last updated June 2026
Key specs at a glance
Resolution
20.3 MP
Sensor
MFT
ISO max
25,600
Burst
9 fps
4K
29.97 fps
IBIS
5-stop
Weight
530 g
Battery
290 shots
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Sensor size
Panasonic Lumix G97
17.3 × 13 mm · Compact / large-type
225 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Micro Four Thirds mount
60
First-party
70
Third-party
130+
Total available
Mount introduced 2008
Body size, to scale
Front view
Width × Height
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Back view
Width × Height — same proportions as the front
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Top view
Width × Depth (front-to-back)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
130 × 94 × 77 mm · 530 g (1.17 lb / 18.70 oz)
Product images courtesy of Panasonic press materials.
Best for
Use-case scores
Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.
Portrait
Fair- · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
- · In-body stabilization for handheld shooting
Sports & Action
Limited- · Weather sealed for outdoor sports
- · Subject recognition: Human, Face, Eye, Animal
Video & Hybrid
Limited- · Log profile (V-Log L) for grading latitude
- · Mic and headphone jacks for production audio
Landscape
Limited- · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
- · IBIS enables slower handheld shutter speeds
Travel
Fair- · 530g — compact and travel-friendly
- · Weather sealed for varied conditions
Wildlife
Limited- · Animal subject recognition
- · Weather sealed for field conditions
Vlogging
Fair- · IBIS reduces handheld shake
- · Eye AF locks on you while filming
Pros
- ✓ 20.3MP MFT sensor
- ✓ V-Log L
- ✓ 5-axis Dual I.S. 2
- ✓ Weather resistant
Cons
- – Contrast AF
- – Single card slot
- – MFT sensor
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